Crime in Ridgeway East: statistics, rates and trends
307 crimes were recorded in Ridgeway East in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ridgeway East at a glance
- Crime trends in Ridgeway East
- Types of crime in Ridgeway East
- Ridgeway East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ridgeway East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ridgeway East
- Population and deprivation in Ridgeway East
- Questions about crime in Ridgeway East
- About this data
307 crimes were recorded in Ridgeway East in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 124 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ridgeway East has the 3,741st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ridgeway East | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 307 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.1 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,869 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ridgeway East was highest in the year to July 2021 (312 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (228). Over the whole period it rose 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 307 | 31.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 260 | 26.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 228 | 23.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 278 | 28.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 238 | 24.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 312 | 31.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 283 | 28.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 274 | 27.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 296 | 30.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ridgeway East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+42%) and anti-social behaviour (+30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 12.6 | 0.37 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +42% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.3 | 0.52 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 3.0 | 0.20 | +30% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -5% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.8 | 0.52 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.6 | 0.33 | +78% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.3 | 0.40 | +44% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 0.48 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.05 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ridgeway East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ridgeway East recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ridgeway East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ridgeway East recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ridgeway East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ridgeway East recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ridgeway East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ridgeway East recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ridgeway East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ridgeway East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ridgeway East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ridgeway East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ridgeway East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ridgeway East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ridgeway East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ridgeway East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ridgeway East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ridgeway East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ridgeway East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ridgeway East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ridgeway East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ridgeway East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ridgeway East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ridgeway East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ridgeway East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ridgeway East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ridgeway East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ridgeway East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ridgeway East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ridgeway East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ridgeway East |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Missendens | 707 | 40.2 | +29% |
| Downley | 352 | 52.7 | +69% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | +17% |
| Disraeli | 463 | 79.5 | +156% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 504 | 46.5 | +50% |
| Sands | 634 | 89.5 | +188% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 953 | 88.2 | +183% |
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 740 | 56.1 | +80% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ridgeway East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Primrose Hill | 20 |
| On or near Ellesborough Road | 15 |
| On or near Risborough Road | 15 |
| On or near Clappins Lane | 11 |
| On or near Grimms Meadow | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Cryers Hill Road | 9 |
| On or near Campion Road | 8 |
| On or near Spurlands End Road | 8 |
| On or near Valley Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ridgeway East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 32.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 29.0% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 12.1% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
Ridgeway East has an estimated population of 9,869. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ridgeway East sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ridgeway East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.7% |
| Social rented homes | 2.3% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Ridgeway East a safe place to live?
Ridgeway East recorded 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ridgeway East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (34).
Is crime in Ridgeway East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ridgeway East was up 18% on the year before: 307 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 260 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ridgeway East?
Ridgeway East is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ridgeway East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.